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Shopkins are super cool new collectible toys for ages 5+. There are 148 grocery store-themed characters for kids to collect, share, and trade. Each Shopkins pack contains a shopping bag and a hand basket, which can be used to tote around lots of Shopkins friends. There are different types of Shopkins….

toiletries

fruits

vegetables

frozen foods

bakery items

Learning Express has the blind 2 packs, as well as the super cool 12 pack, which contains 10 Shopkins and 2 surprise Shopkins inside! If you’re lucky enough, maybe you’ll get a special limited edition Shopkins!

Introducing Robot Turtles! The New game from Think Fun that teaches kids basic coding concepts. Robot Turtles is a such a hit, it is the most backed boardgame in Kickstarter history!

The Basics

Robot Turtles provides brain development and computer programming skills to kids as young as 4+ . Players dictate where their turtles go and tell their programmer (the adult) where to move them. The object is to move your turtle to the jewel on the gameboard. The trick? Players can’t touch their turtles, they have to visualize their path.

Why We Like It

Makes kids use their noggins

Easy to learn, and engages the entire family

Has many different levels of play, so the game can grow with the child

It just occurred to me that I’ve never written about one of my favorite games we carry, Spy Alley. This Mensa Select game is not only fun, it’s challenging for the entire family. Using your secret spy identity, you try to collect all your game pieces from around the board before anyone guesses who you are. Sounds simple, but it’s deceptively intense, trust me!

Why I like it sooooo much?

Great for anybody in the family 8+ (I’m 33 and I love it)

It’s simple to learn, but not so simple that there’s no strategy involved

It takes memory, strategy, skill, and a little “poker faced” bluffing to win

It’s Mensa Select and has been tested in their rigorous qualification test

Why I don’t like it…

Sike. Did you read above ^^^^^ It’s awesome.

If you’re looking to add another game into your family’s game night rotation, I highly recommend Spy Alley.